Kennings Way is in London and in Lambeth district. SE11 4EJ is located in the Kennington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kennings Way, London, SE11 4EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE11 4EH, SE11 4EQ, SE11 4EP, SE11 4EA, SE11 4EU, SE11 4ET, SE11 4JN, SE11 4DZ, SE11 4JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE11 4EJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51.3% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.7% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE11 4EJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50.3% | 49.4% | -0.9% | 37.9% | 11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 33.9% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 9.8% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3.4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.6% | 53.4% | -2.2% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 31% | 33.6% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 8.6% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.6% | 17.1% | 3.5% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 4.6% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 13.7% | 4.7% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 4% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 7.4% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -9.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.7% | 50.9% | 1.2% | 33.8% | 17.1% |
| Other | 9% | 2.3% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 3.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 4.9% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 16.5% | 16.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 14.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.1% | 11.1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 10.1% |
| Other Black | 4% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 54.4% | 45.6% | -8.8% | 81.4% | -35.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 62.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 62.4% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 11.4% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 13.7% | 12.2% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 9.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 7.4% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 5.7% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.3% | 62.7% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -20.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 30.3% | 28.7% | 9.8% | 20.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 4.4% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 1.8% | -5.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.5% | 0.9% | -17.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.1% | 37.2% | -16.1% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 11.4% | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kennings Way was 281.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 125.5% higher than the Kennington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Kennings Way has the 29th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Kennington and the 105th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 Liskeard House Kennings Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £373,000 | 2021-10-27 | £353,428 |
| Flat 1 Liskeard House Kennings Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £346,000 | 2014-12-05 | £384,945 |
| Flat 1 Liskeard House Kennings Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2013-12-20 | £142,837 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 367 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 1,833 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,234 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,544 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,687 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keyworth Primary School Keyworth Primary School, Faunce Street , SE17 3TR | 3out of 4 | 370 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School Reedworth Street , Lambeth SE11 4PH | - not rated | 376 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Fawcett Primary School Bowling Green Street , SE11 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 544 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Fawcett Junior School Clayton Street , SE11 5BZ | - not rated | 544 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Fawcett Infant School Clayton Street , SE11 5BZ | - not rated | 544 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 760 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 942 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 943 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 2out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 943 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,170 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 2,958 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 1,791 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen House School Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AN | - not rated | 261 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Octavia House Schools, London 214b Kennington Road , SE11 6AU | - not rated | 330 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 393 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanguard School Lollard Street , Kennington SE11 6QH | - not rated | 427 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelley School Oakden Street , Kennington SE11 4UG | - not rated | 528 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Chaii Ldn | 1 Opal Street, London | 228 yd | |
| Gandhis Tandoori Restaurant | Business, 347 Kennington Road | 232 yd | |
| Madeira Star | 337 - 341 Kennington Road, London | 232 yd | |
| Kennington Tandoori | 313 Kennington Road, London | 232 yd | |
| Kuma | 305 Kennington Road, London | 232 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Wales | The Prince Of Wales Public House, 48 Cleaver Square | 67 yd | |
| The Tommyfield | 185 Kennington Lane, London | 155 yd | |
| Kings Arms | The Little Apple, 98 Kennington Lane | 168 yd | |
| The White Bear | 138 Kennington Park Road, London | 232 yd | |
| Oaka At The Mansion House | The Mansion House, 48 Kennington Park Road | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsun Kebab | 177 Kennington Lane, London | 155 yd | |
| Happy Family | Shop, 311 Kennington Road | 232 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Shop, 343 Kennington Road | 232 yd | |
| Kennington Fish Bar | 56 Kennington Park Road, London | 237 yd | |
| Buzz coffee | St Marys Church | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 38 - 40 Kennington Park Road, London | 236 yd | |
| Tesco | 216 Kennington Road, London | 282 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Kennington Lane | 449 yd | |
| Co-op | 156-164 | 875 yd | |
| Tesco | 224-226 | 913 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary Newington Church Hall Kennington Park Rd | 336 yd | |
| Archbishop Sumner C Of E Primary School REEDWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 377 yd |
| Ethelred Estate Community Youth Club (Closed) Lollard Street | 429 yd | |
| Alford House Youth Club ALFORD HOUSE ALFORD HOUSE AVELINE STREET | health and fitness suite | 443 yd |
| Black Prince Community Hub BEAUFOY WALK | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 597 yd |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School Kennington Lane | artificial grass pitch | 768 yd |
| Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre (Closed) Elephant & Castle | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 785 yd |
| Kennington Park Youth Club HARLEYFORD STREET | 789 yd | |
| The Castle Centre ST. GABRIEL WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 794 yd |
| The Kia Oval THE KIA OVAL THE KIA OVAL KENNINGTON OVAL | grass pitches | 831 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.